Hamline University ★ Hidden gem
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 1,776 undergraduates
Of 27 programs with reported earnings, 26 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,371 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,001 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,767 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,015 |
| $110k and up | $27,196 |
| All families (average) | $20,744 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $100,989 | +$63,154 | clears the bar | $37,725 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $63,173 | +$25,338 | clears the bar | $35,449 | 1.4 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $36,676 | -$1,159 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,927 | +$8,092 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $70,862 | +$33,027 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Master's Degree | $62,193 | +$24,358 | clears the bar | $28,374 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $60,757 | +$22,922 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $64,303 | +$26,468 | clears the bar | $17,924 | 0.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $104,535 | +$66,700 | clears the bar | $27,415 | 0.4 yrs |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $65,460 | +$27,625 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $52,471 | +$14,636 | clears the bar | $45,218 | 3.1 yrs |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $55,966 | +$18,131 | clears the bar | $12,479 | 0.7 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $93,090 | +$55,255 | clears the bar | $33,398 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $72,945 | +$35,110 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 0.7 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $72,271 | +$34,436 | clears the bar | $17,849 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.